WorksheetsNew Word Vocabulary Meaning Quiz 25-01-2025
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does "apocryphal" mean?
Widely believed to be false
Universally known as true
Relating to ancient history
Supported by substantial evidence
What does "bellicose" mean?
Friendly in nature
Easily frightened
Peaceful and relaxed
Aggressively warlike
What does "cacophony" mean?
A serene place
Harmonious music
A harsh, jarring mix of sounds
A poetic rhythm
What does "desultory" mean?
Highly organized
Random and lacking purpose
Thoughtfully planned
Focused and determined
What does "ebullient" mean?
Extremely happy and enthusiastic
Quiet and reserved
Slightly annoyed
Filled with sorrow
What does "furtive" mean?
Open and honest
Friendly and inviting
Lively and engaging
Secretive and sly
What does "garrulous" mean?
Extremely talkative
Unapproachable
Brief in communication
Silent and reserved
What does "hapless" mean?
Very lucky
Charming and witty
Having constant bad luck
Carefree
What does "ineffable" mean?
Ordinary and plain
Unimportant
Beyond words, inexpressible
Easy to describe
What does "jejune" mean?
Childishly simplistic or uninteresting
Profoundly insightful
Deeply emotional
Exciting and colourful
What does "lugubrious" mean?
Extremely cheerful
Exaggeratedly mournful
Quick and witty
Strong and brave
What does "myopic" mean?
Having limited perspective
Broad-minded
Overly ambitious
Far-sighted
What does "obfuscate" mean?
To simplify
To clarify
To make something confusing or unclear
To write clearly
What does "quixotic" mean?
Impractically idealistic
Realistic and practical
Lacking imagination
Materialistic
What does "recalcitrant" mean?
Full of energy
Quick to agree
Resistant to authority
Willing to cooperate
What does "sycophant" mean?
A hardworking individual
A quiet listener
A leader
A follower who flatters excessively
What does "tenebrous" mean?
Mysteriously dark and gloomy
Full of light
Transparently clear
Extremely colourful
What does "ubiquitous" mean?
Rarely seen
Present everywhere
Of one location only
Scarce and hard to find
What does "vicissitude" mean?
A change of circumstances or fortune
A small detail
A straightforward event
A permanent state
What does "winsome" mean?
Charming and pleasing
Cold and unfriendly
Sad and gloomy
Fierce and angry
